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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table
Unlocking the mysteries of all 118 elements
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Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious, or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered, and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world. Dr Ben Still takes you...
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Unlock the secrets of atomic science with this accessible and gripping account of all 118 known elements.
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Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious, or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered, and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world.
Dr Ben Still takes you through all the groups, revealing the fascinating circumstances of their discoveries and explaining their characteristics and behaviour, often delving inside the atom to explain their structure in a way easily accessible to everyone. Insightful illustrations help you to understand even the most complex-looking aspects of quantum physics, bringing the periodic table to life.
Incredibly enlightening, The Secret Life of the Periodic Table will entertain and inform in equal measure. Take a trip through the ages of exploration, enjoying the story of how Mendeleev's table came to be; it is the story of one of the greatest pattern-seeking accomplishments of humankind.
Contents include:
- Atomic physics
- The quantum atom
- Trends and patterns
- Alkaline earth metals
- Metalloids
- Future elements
Series: Secret Life of
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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table
Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious, or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered, and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world. Dr Ben Still takes you through all the groups, revealing the fascinating circumstances of their discoveries and explaining their...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781788405843
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Dr Ben Still is a Physicist at the University of London. Alongside his research career Ben has been an advocate of new methods of communicating physics. He has worked with artists, designers, and illustrators to show complex physics research topics in a new light. Ben also teaches Science in schools and develops innovative methods of classroom teaching. For his contribution to science communication Ben has been presented with multiple national awards.
Following a childhood interest Ben went to Leicester to read for a masters in Physics with Space Science and Technology. During the course his attention was instead drawn to the world of particle physics. Ben went on to the University of Sheffield where he gained a PhD in experimental particle physics. Ben then continued his career as a physicist as a Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London where he is now an Honorary Research Fellow.Also by Hamlyn
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